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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,123.24, 270,039.10 and 75,021.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,123.24, 270,039.10 and 75,021.16 is: 112,471.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,123.24 : 270,039.10 = 75,021.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,123.24/270,039.10 = 75,021.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,123.24x = 270,039.10 × 75,021.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,123.24x = 20,258,646,527.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,258,646,527.36/180,123.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,471.03

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